Airbus-built SpainSat NG-I new generation satellite successfully launched
The first of the two Airbus-built new generation SpainSat satellites, SpainSat NG-I, has been successfully launched on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, in the U.S.
UK Government invests GBP 20m million in Orbex to boost domestic space launch capabilities
The UK Government has made its first-ever direct investment in British orbital launch capability, committing £20 million to spaceflight company Orbex.
ESA and OHB sign EUR 175.5 million contract for third Copernicus CO₂ monitoring satellite
The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded OHB System AG a €175.5 million contract for the development of a third Copernicus CO₂ Monitoring (CO₂M) satellite.
Quantum Systems and blackned partner to enhance battlefield connectivity
German defence technology companies Quantum Systems and blackned have announced a strategic partnership to advance the digitalisation and secure networking of unmanned systems in military operations.
General Atomics tests nuclear thermal propulsion fuel at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has announced the successful completion of key tests for Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (NTP) reactor technology at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC).
IRIS²: a new frontier in the European space programme
On December 16th, the European Commission signed the concession contract for constructing the Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite (IRIS²)
NRO successfully completes first satellite launch of 2025 with NROL-153 mission
The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), in collaboration with the U.S. Space Force Space Launch Delta 30 and SpaceX, successfully launched the NROL-153 mission on 9 January 2025.
U.S. Space Force: New Glenn launch signals new era for Space Launch Complex 36
Space Launch Delta 45 supported the maiden flight for Blue Origin’s New Glenn from Space Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, on January 13.
SpaceX to launch Hisdesat’s SpainSat NG I satellite on January 28
The Spanish satellite operator Hisdesat has announced the launch of its advanced secure communications satellite, SpainSat NG I, scheduled for January 28.
Norway and U.S. sign agreement to enable satellite launches from Andøya Spaceport
Norway and the United States have signed a Technology Safeguards Agreement (TSA) to facilitate the launch of U.S. satellites and launch vehicles from Andøya Spaceport.
Blue Origin’s New Glenn successfully reaches orbit on maiden flight
Blue Origin's flagship New Glenn rocket achieved orbit on its first-ever mission, marking a significant milestone for the private space company.
Oracle partners with Adarga to enhance AI-driven intelligence for defence and security operations
Oracle, in partnership with Adarga, a leader in AI-driven information intelligence, has announced a significant collaboration aimed at bolstering defence and security capabilities worldwide.